Rainscaping your landscape can reduce polluted runoff that endangers vulnerable water bodies that are downstream from your property....
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Individuals who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year for contamination.
Bacterial Contaminants...
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Waterborne illness because of drinking untreated water can be a product of both municipal and private water systems. While awareness of drin...
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A well is not guaranteed to have consistent water quality over time. For those that rely on groundwater for drinking, protecting the well an...
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Many people drink groundwater every day, whether they know it or not. When turning on a faucet in Dothan, Greenville, Ozark, Selma, or Montg...
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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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With your location decided and design constraints considered, you can begin sizing your rain garden. Generally, rain gardens are siz...
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Defining Rain Garden Boundaries
The first step is to outline (with string or spray paint) the parameter of your rain garden. This...
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Routine Weeding, Pruning, and Mulching
Sediment and debris removal. Periodically, remove sediment and other debris that build up in...
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Brantley, E., N. Dictson, L. Bell, A. Graham, A. James, and R. Kuntz. 2019. Alabama Watershed Stewards Handbook: A Water Resource ...
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Selecting a proper location for a well can help protect people from potentially harmful water contaminants. While many states regulate well ...
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